Kenneth Poe Funeral Services

October 11, 2025

CHARLOTTE - James Raeford “Ray” Goble, age 98, died on October 11, 2025 at The Sharon at South Park. He was born on May 25, 1927 in Statesville, NC to the late William O. and Alma Patterson Goble. After being reared in Hiddenite, NC, he graduated from Hiddenite High School in 1944 and 1945.

After serving in the US Navy in 1945-1946, Ray entered N.C. State College (now NCSU) and graduated with honors with a Bachelor of Electrical Engineering degree in 1951. Soon after graduation, Ray married Lois Hunter of Pilot Mountain, NC and began his 40-plus year career with Duke Power. He began as a Junior Engineer, progressed through several engineering and management assignments and retired in 1992 as Manager of System Planning. Throughout his professional career, Ray was a member of the American Institute of Electrical Engineers and was a Registered Professional Engineer in NC and SC. He was also a member of Veterans of Foreign Wars.

As a long-time member and Deacon Emeritus of Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, Ray was active and dedicated. In addition to serving as Deacon Chairman, he served as Sunday School Superintendent for 19 years, Sunday School youth teacher, church clerk and as a member of many committees. He willingly and faithfully shared his spiritual gift of encouragement.

In addition to his parents, Ray was preceded in death by his loving wife, Lois, of 61 years in 2013; his son, Dr. James R. Goble, Jr.; son-in-law Richard W. Hill; three brothers, Rev. Bill, Jr., Gerald and Paul; and a sister, Ethel Mae Hollar.

Mr. Goble is survived by a daughter, Ann Goble Hill of Pilot Mountain, NC; daughter-in-law, Anna H. Goble Talley and her husband, Toby of Marion, NC; three grandsons, Dr. David Goble and wife, Dr. Trisha Goble of Hickory, NC, Thomas Goble and wife, Lindsey, of Roanoke Rapids, NC and Dr. Daniel Goble and wife, Mindy, of Boone, NC; great-grandchildren, Brady and Olivia Goble of Hickory, NC; James, Kate Stone, Annie, and Lizzie Goble of Roanoke Rapids, NC; Eliza and Josephine Goble of Boone, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Hills Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 266 Hills Presbyterian Church Road, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041 with Rev. Rachael Brooks officiating. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please consider memorials to Pritchard Memorial Baptist Church, 1117 South Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203; to Jim Goble Mission House, Story Memorial Presbyterian Church, 174 Shady Lane, Marion, NC 28752; or to the Rick Hill Fund for Community Needs, Hills Presbyterian Church, PO Box 1720, 266 Hills Presbyterian Church Road, Pilot Mountain, NC 27041.

Arrangements are in the care of Kenneth Poe Funeral & Cremation Service, 1321 Berkeley Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28204. Online condolences may be shared at www.kennethpoeservices.com.